DTVC Podcast (Matthew Poirier)

In this episode, I'm joined once again by Scott Murphy from the All 90s Action, All the Time and New Horror Express podcasts. This time we're talking about Steven Seagal and his 2009 film "The Keeper." We talk about Seagal in general as well, and how our attitudes regarding him have changed from when he was one of the kings of action in the 90s, and now when he's the king of... well, something else.

You can find Scott's podcasts on iTunes and other major podcatchers, or you can go here for All 90s Action, All the Time: https://t.co/vvu0RS9n7S and here for New Horror Express: https://newhorrorexpress.com/podcast

My newest novel, "Holtman Arms," is available in paperback or on Amazon kindle: https://www.amazon.com/Holtman-Arms-Matthew-Poirier-ebook/dp/B0BJTVSVB3

And you can grab our DTVC merch at our Threadless, https://dtvconnoisseur.threadless.com/

"DTVC Extra" are shorter solo episodes that I'll be posting on some weeks in addition to the main podcast. In this episode we're starting our look at the Star Trek original cast franchise with "Star Trek: The Motion Picture" and "Star Trek II: The Wrath of Kahn." In the first one, we open with a short history of how the show ended, and then its popularity grew, which led to making this film. From there I get into ways the film worked and ways it missed the mark. With the second one, I talk about how this is probably the best Trek film ever--at least it's my favorite.

My newest novel, Don's House in the Mountains, is available here: ⁠⁠https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CN9B811D⁠⁠

Check out Bainbridge, my short action novel about a cop on the edge in early 90s LA: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CH7V3SK5⁠⁠⁠⁠

For my author website, go here: ⁠⁠https://www.matthewpoirierauthor.com/⁠⁠

And you can grab our DTVC merch at our Threadless, ⁠⁠⁠https://dtvconnoisseur.threadless.com

"DTVC Extra" are shorter solo episodes that I'll be posting on some weeks in addition to the main podcast. In this episode we're starting our look at the Beverly Hills Cop franchise with "Beverly Hills Cop" and "Beverly Hills Cop II." For the first one, I look at how the film started as a Stallone vehicle, then moved to Eddie Murphy, and why it all works so well and is one of my favorite actioners ever. Then with the second one, I look at why it worked too, and how if the film was made today, they'd tack on another 45 minutes to it. I also talk about an experience I had on the Flix bus from Boston to NYC.

My newest novel, Don's House in the Mountains, is available here: ⁠⁠https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CN9B811D⁠⁠

Check out Bainbridge, my short action novel about a cop on the edge in early 90s LA: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CH7V3SK5⁠⁠⁠⁠

For my author website, go here: ⁠⁠https://www.matthewpoirierauthor.com/⁠⁠

And you can grab our DTVC merch at our Threadless, ⁠⁠⁠https://dtvconnoisseur.threadless.com

In this episode, Jamie and I look at the werewolf classic "Howling II: ...Your Sister is a Werewolf," starring Christopher Lee, Reb Brown, and Sybil Danning

The DTVC Podcast is back with our good friend Jon Cross from The After Movie Diner, Miscellaneous Plumbing Fixtures, and Cross Talk. We discuss the Jeff Speakman flick The Expert, what went wrong there, and reasons why Speakman may not have had the career he should have. At the end we have a bonus conversation where Jon and I discuss the myriad ways people can support indie projects.

"DTVC Extra" are shorter solo episodes that I'll be posting on some weeks in addition to the main podcast. In this episode we're starting our look at the Die Hard Franchise with "Die Hard," "Die Hard II," and "Die Hard with a Vengeance." For the first one, I look at who Bruce Willis was as a star before the film and how this shot him to stardom, why this is such a classic, and answer the question on whether or not it's a Christmas movie. For the second one, I get into why I like it, but also why I think it's a great action movie, but not a classic. Finally, for the third one, I get into why there was a delay between this and part 2, and why it was a departure from the first two.

My newest novel, Don's House in the Mountains, is available here: ⁠⁠https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CN9B811D⁠⁠

Check out Bainbridge, my short action novel about a cop on the edge in early 90s LA: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CH7V3SK5⁠⁠⁠⁠

For my author website, go here: ⁠⁠https://www.matthewpoirierauthor.com/⁠⁠

And you can grab our DTVC merch at our Threadless, ⁠⁠⁠https://dtvconnoisseur.threadless.com

This episode I'm joined by Ty from Comeuppance Reviews to discuss two Bruce Willis films, "American Siege" and "A Day to Die." With "American Siege," we look at the myriad Poor Man's versions of actors in the film, try to make sense of the story, and how Willis fits in. Then with "A Day to Die," it's not just about Willis, but also the deconstruction of Johnny Drama, plus we fire up the Grillo to discuss Frank Grillo's role in the film. You can find Ty on the Comeuppance Reviews podcast, which is on most major podcatchers, and the Comeuppance Reviews website at comeuppancereviews.net.

Also, check out my newest novel, Holtman Arms, through Amazon in paperback or Kindle. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0BJTPG5YQ

In this episode I'm joined once again by Ty from Comeuppance Reviews, this time to discuss the Bruce Willis film Detective Knight: Rogue, and after that we look at one from Hector Echevarria, 2013's Chavez Cage of Glory, a Rocky rip-off with a whole host of B-move actors.

You can find Ty at comeuppancereviews.net, or on the Comeuppance Reviews podcast, which you can subscribe to on most major podcatchers.

My newest novel, "Holtman Arms," is available in paperback or on Amazon kindle: ⁠https://www.amazon.com/Holtman-Arms-Matthew-Poirier-ebook/dp/B0BJTVSVB3⁠

For my author page on Amazon, go here: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Matthew-Poirier/author/B085HTVYNJ

And you can grab our DTVC merch at our Threadless, ⁠https://dtvconnoisseur.threadless.com

The guys from Comeuppance are back, and this time we're talking about Michael Dudikoff, giving you our lists of his unsung films. If you've seen the American Ninjas, and you know most of his Cannon films, we give the next ones to go to. Beyond that, we have our usual fun tangents, you never know where the conversation will go when the three of us get together.

You can find Ty and Brett at comeuppancereviews.net, or on the Comeuppance Reviews podcast, which you can subscribe to on most major podcatchers.

My newest novel, "Holtman Arms," is available in paperback or on Amazon kindle: https://www.amazon.com/Holtman-Arms-Matthew-Poirier-ebook/dp/B0BJTVSVB3

And you can grab our DTVC merch at our Threadless, https://dtvconnoisseur.threadless.com

I'm flying solo this week, as I dig into four films I watched for a small Adkins Fest a couple weeks ago. I start with the Dolph-directed Castle Falls, then move onto a James Nunn double feature of Eliminators and One Shot, then wrap up with Hard Target 2. And since I have no guest to plug, I'll plug my two novels, Chad in Accounting and A Girl and a Gun. Grab one or both on Amazon, either in paperback or Kindle.

In this episode I'm joined by actor, director, writer, and producer from Australia, Nathan Hill. We look at his newest film "Alien Love," but also talk about some of his other films like "Jasper," "Lady Terror," and "Revenge of the Gweilo," plus we get into his experiences in the film industry and discuss the state of film today.

You can find Nate at nhp.net.au, plus many of his films, including the four listed above, are on Tubi and other free streamers.

For my newest novel release, Don's House in the Mountains, go here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CN9B811D

Check out Bainbridge, a short action novel about a cop on the edge in early 90s LA: ⁠⁠https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CH7V3SK5⁠⁠

For my author website, go here: ⁠⁠https://www.matthewpoirierauthor.com

And you can grab our DTVC merch at our Threadless, ⁠⁠⁠https://dtvconnoisseur.threadless.com

In this episode, I'm joined by Will from Exploding Helicopter as we discuss the phenomenon of 90s virtual reality action movies, in particular Virtual Combat, Expect No Mercy, and Cyberjack aka Virtual Assassin. We look at the "science" behind the concepts the movies went for, plus I give Will a short tutorial on the hierarchy of American sports degeneracy, and then get bogged down in myriad asides about things like a 50% tax on VR experiences and the plausibility of Americans ever funding a high-speed train between Las Vegas and Los Angeles. You can find Will at https://www.explodinghelicopter.com/, and his podcast on all your major podcatchers.

In this episode, Jamie and I discuss catfishing and internet dating, then look at the Marky Mark stinker "The Shooter."

"DTVC Extra" are shorter solo episodes that I'll be posting on some of the weeks we don't have episodes of the main podcast. In this episode we start our series looking at the Kickboxer films with "Kickboxer" and "Kickboxer 2." With Kickboxer, I get nostalgic for the late 80s, and talk about the Van Damme we had then, who was a rising star. Then with Kickboxer 2, I talk about the issues Albert Pyun had with Van Damme on Cyborg, whether or not that contributed to Van Damme passing on working on this, and what we got by having Sasha Mitchell instead.

My newest novel, "Holtman Arms," is available in paperback or on Amazon kindle: ⁠https://www.amazon.com/Holtman-Arms-Matthew-Poirier-ebook/dp/B0BJTVSVB3⁠

For my author page on Amazon, go here: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Matthew-Poirier/author/B085HTVYNJ

And you can grab our DTVC merch at our Threadless, ⁠https://dtvconnoisseur.threadless.com

In this special episode, we're joined by Jon from After Movie Diner and Miscellaneous Plumbing Fixtures to discuss the Jean-Claude Van Damme DTV flick "Inferno" aka "Desert Heat." Released by PM, this film has everything, from brown face, to Danny Trejo giving Van Damme a foot massage, to a Hanks brother, and we break it all down.

You can find the After Movie Diner on all major podcatchers, and on YouTube, Twitch, and Facebook Live. For Miscellaneous Plumbing Fixtures, you can listen on Spotify, or go here for his Bandcamp, where you can find a new release this Friday! https://miscplumbingfixtures.bandcamp.com/

Check out my newest book, Don's House in the Mountains, https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CN9B811D

For my author page on Amazon, go here: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.amazon.com/stores/Matthew-Poirier/author/B085HTVYNJ⁠

And you can grab our DTVC merch at our Threadless, ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://dtvconnoisseur.threadless.com

Ty from Comeuppance Reviews is back for his monthly spot on the pod. First we look at a new one with Don "The Dragon" Wilson, "Shepherd Code," which unfortunately doesn't have a lot of him in it. Second, we look at "Fortress," a Willis flick we'd been meaning to cover, with a surprisingly good Chad Michael Murray performance. Finally, in our Spotlight on a Fight, we go back to "Blackbelt," where Wilson and Matthias Hues get after it.

You can find Ty at ⁠⁠comeuppancereviews.net⁠⁠, or on the Comeuppance Reviews podcast, which you can subscribe to on most major podcatchers.

For my newest release, Don's House in the Mountains, go here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CN9B811D

Check out Bainbridge, a short action novel about a cop on the edge in early 90s LA: ⁠⁠https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CH7V3SK5⁠⁠

For my author website, go here: ⁠⁠https://www.matthewpoirierauthor.com

And you can grab our DTVC merch at our Threadless, ⁠⁠⁠https://dtvconnoisseur.threadless.com

"DTVC Extra" are shorter solo episodes that I'll be posting on some weeks in addition to the main podcast. In this episode we're continuing our look at the MCU Phase 2 with "Avengers: Age of Ultron" and "Ant-Man." Before that, I talk about the flop that was the 2015 "Fantastic Four" film. Then with "Avengers: Age of Ultron" I look at how that film compares with the first one, and how James Spader as Ultron's voice might be my favorite baddie so far. Finally, with "Ant-Man," I look at this as almost an after-thought film sandwiched between the Avengers film and the first film of Phase 3, "Captain America: Civil War," and then I further my thought from last week about how the MCU audience has aged out some, and how that affected the floor for movies like this going forward.

My newest novel, Don's House in the Mountains, is available here: ⁠⁠https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CN9B811D⁠⁠

Check out Bainbridge, my short novel about a cop on the edge in early 90s LA: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CH7V3SK5⁠⁠⁠⁠

For my author website, go here: ⁠⁠https://www.matthewpoirierauthor.com/⁠⁠

And you can grab our DTVC merch at our Threadless, ⁠⁠⁠https://dtvconnoisseur.threadless.com

In this episode we're joined once again by Scott Murphy from the "All 90s Action, All the Time" and the "New Horror Express" podcasts, and we're going back to the Seagal DTV well, this time to look at 2006's "Mercenary for Justice." We try to make sense of the plot, Matt struggles in his knowledge of Michigan geography, and the inclusion of Luke Goss gives us a chance to veer off on an 80s British pop music tangent.

You can find Scott's podcasts on iTunes or other major podcasts; or go here for All 90s Action, All the Time, https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/scott-murphy9, and here for New Horror Express, https://newhorrorexpress.com/

My newest novel, "Holtman Arms," is available in paperback or on Amazon kindle: https://www.amazon.com/Holtman-Arms-Matthew-Poirier-ebook/dp/B0BJTVSVB3

And you can grab our DTVC merch at our Threadless, https://dtvconnoisseur.threadless.com

"DTVC Extra" are shorter solo episodes that I'll be posting on some of the weeks we don't have episodes of the main podcast. First up, I'll be doing a series of episodes looking at the Fast and Furious films, starting in this episode with "The Fast and the Furious," "2 Fast 2 Furious," and "The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift." I talk about my own history with them, how they've aged over time, and I continually make the same mistake I've been making for 20 years in calling Paul Walker "Scott," and with a solo episode I don't have a guest on to correct me.

My newest novel, "Holtman Arms," is available in paperback or on Amazon kindle: ⁠https://www.amazon.com/Holtman-Arms-Matthew-Poirier-ebook/dp/B0BJTVSVB3⁠

And you can grab our DTVC merch at our Threadless, ⁠https://dtvconnoisseur.threadless.com

In this episode, I'm joined again by Jon Cross from The After Movie Diner, Miscellaneous Plumbing Fixtures, and Cross Talk. We look at Ninja Strike Force, Godfrey Ho's flicks as a whole; also veer off into sports and Tarantino and whatever else tickles our fancy.

In this episode I'm joined once again by Chris Kacvinsky from Bulletproof Action as we don our House of Pain hats and discuss "The Sweeper." Spiro Razatos is dialing up Honey Combs-fueled action sequences so fantastic we forgive the fact that it goes from midday to late at night in the span of a foot chase. It's PM, it's C. Thomas Howell, it's Ed Lauter, and it's all awesome.

You can find Chris and Bulletproof Action at bulletproofaction.com, and the Bulletproof Action podcast on most major podcatchers.

For my newest release, Don's House in the Mountains, go here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CN9B811D

Check out my Bainbridge, a short action novel about a cop on the edge in early 90s LA: ⁠⁠https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CH7V3SK5⁠⁠

For my author website, go here: ⁠⁠https://www.matthewpoirierauthor.com

And you can grab our DTVC merch at our Threadless, ⁠⁠⁠https://dtvconnoisseur.threadless.com

In this episode I'm joined once again by screenwriter Tom Jolliffe, as we discuss the Dolph classic "Army of One" aka "The Joshua Tree." We get into how much fun this movie is, why it works, and why we don't see movies like this as much anymore.

Check out Tom's upcoming film, "Cinderella's Revenge," starring Lauren Staerick and Natasha Henstridge, and produced by Mark L. Lester, in select theaters on April 26th

My newest novel, Don's House in the Mountains, is available here: ⁠⁠https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CN9B811D⁠⁠

Check out Bainbridge, my short novel about a cop on the edge in early 90s LA: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CH7V3SK5⁠⁠⁠⁠

For my author website, go here: ⁠⁠https://www.matthewpoirierauthor.com/⁠⁠

And you can grab our DTVC merch at our Threadless, ⁠⁠⁠https://dtvconnoisseur.threadless.com

In this episode I'm joined by Chris Kacvinsky from Bulletproof Action as we discuss "American Ninja 2: The Confrontation." We get into why this one works, from the Guns N' Roses "Move to the City," to the brawl at the Blind Beggar's Bar, to all the hot, ninja action. This is classic you came for.

You can find Chris and Bulletproof Action at bulletproofaction.com, and their podcast on most major podcatchers.

For my newest release, Don's House in the Mountains, go here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CN9B811D

Check out my Bainbridge, a short action novel about a cop on the edge in early 90s LA: ⁠⁠https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CH7V3SK5⁠⁠

For my author website, go here: ⁠⁠https://www.matthewpoirierauthor.com

And you can grab our DTVC merch at our Threadless, ⁠⁠⁠https://dtvconnoisseur.threadless.com

In this episode we're looking at the Dolph Lundgren talking dog Christmas movie from 2021, "Pups Alone," and who better to join us than Mitch from the Video Vacuum. Spoiler alert, this one was a bit of a rough sit, so after we're done going over where we felt things went wrong, we cleanse the palate with a discussion on the Dan Haggerty Christmas classic, "Elves". You can find Mitch at the Video Vacuum at https://thevideovacuum.blogspot.com/ and his latest book, The Bloody Book of Horror, the perfect addition for any horror collection, at https://www.amazon.com/Bloody-Book-Horror-Mitch-Lovell-ebook/dp/B07B6TBVG1

Looking for the perfect gift for that low-budget film fan in your life--or to get that special item for yourself--you can head on over to the DTV Threadless at https://dtvconnoisseur.threadless.com/

And my newest novel, "Holtman Arms," is available in paperback and on Kindle, the perfect read for any holiday travel you might be doing. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0BJTVSVB3

"DTVC Extra" are shorter solo episodes that I'll be posting on some weeks in addition to the main podcast. In this episode we're finishing our look at the Die Hard Franchise with "Live Free or Die Hard," and "A Good Day to Die Hard." For the first one, I look at why there was a gap between this and the third film. I also get into why the title doesn't work, and why Justin Long doesn't work. And then we finish things off with the last movie in the series, and talk about why it's the last one in the series. Then I end with a whither "Die Hard" look, and wonder aloud if Disney would ever consider a reboot.

My newest novel, Don's House in the Mountains, is available here: ⁠⁠https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CN9B811D⁠⁠

Check out Bainbridge, my short action novel about a cop on the edge in early 90s LA: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CH7V3SK5⁠⁠⁠⁠

For my author website, go here: ⁠⁠https://www.matthewpoirierauthor.com/⁠⁠

And you can grab our DTVC merch at our Threadless, ⁠⁠⁠https://dtvconnoisseur.threadless.com

"DTVC Extra" are shorter solo episodes that I'll be posting on some of the weeks we don't have episodes of the main podcast. In this episode we finish our series looking at the Fast and Furious films with "F9: The Fast Saga" and "Fast X." I look at how F9 (which I call Fast 9 to make it easier) is one of the comfort food franchises people were looking for when theaters opened up again in 2021. Then with Fast X, I talk about my first trip to the theater to see a blockbuster in years, and how much that experience has changed since my last time going. I also compare the tail end of the franchise to a sitcom that may have been holding on too long to make it to rerun syndication, complete with going to space being the jumping of the shark, and the addition of the kid to the cast in Fast X--all we needed was that "very special episode" to make it complete.

My newest novel, "Holtman Arms," is available in paperback or on Amazon kindle: ⁠https://www.amazon.com/Holtman-Arms-Matthew-Poirier-ebook/dp/B0BJTVSVB3⁠

For my author page on Amazon, go here: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Matthew-Poirier/author/B085HTVYNJ

And you can grab our DTVC merch at our Threadless, ⁠https://dtvconnoisseur.threadless.com

In this episode I'm joined by Rich Hawes from the DTV Digest to discuss a curated list of short films that he put together for us. Here's the list in order: "Dirty Laundry," starring Thomas Jane; "From Darkness," starring Michael Biehn; "Liberator," starring Lou Ferrigno, Michael Dorn, Peta Wilson, and Don "The Dragon" Wilson; "Marked," starring Eric Roberts; "One Clean Move," starring Harry Hamlin and Gary Busey; "Portal to Hell," starring Roddy Piper; "Sheep Impact," starring Steven Seagal; "Alleged," based on court filings against Steven Seagal; "The Just," starring Michael Madsen; "Yellow Hill: Strangers Tale," starring Bai Ling

You can find Rich at the DTV Digest by subscribing on iTunes, or by going here: https://thedtvdigest.podbean.com/

My newest novel, "Holtman Arms," is available in paperback or on Amazon kindle: https://www.amazon.com/Holtman-Arms-Matthew-Poirier-ebook/dp/B0BJTVSVB3⁠ ⁠For my author page on Amazon, go here: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Matthew-Poirier/author/B085HTVYNJ

And you can grab our DTVC merch at our Threadless, ⁠https://dtvconnoisseur.threadless.com

In this episode I'm joined once again by Chris "The Brain" Kacvinsky from Bulletproof Action, and this time we are Buff, and we are the Stuff. That's right, we're talking "LETHAL Ladies: Return to Savage Beach," the last of Andy Sidaris's LETHAL Ladies films. We've got Marcus "Buff" Bagwell, a pizza delivery lady slipping Mickeys in ginger ale, the creator of the Ninja Turtles, and all the boobs, explosions, and plot exposition dialog you could ask for.

You can find Chris and Bulletproof Action at bulletproofaction.com, and the Bulletproof Action podcast on most major podcatchers.

For my newest release, Don's House in the Mountains, go here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CN9B811D

Check out my Bainbridge, a short action novel about a cop on the edge in early 90s LA: ⁠⁠https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CH7V3SK5⁠⁠

For my author website, go here: ⁠⁠https://www.matthewpoirierauthor.com

And you can grab our DTVC merch at our Threadless, ⁠⁠⁠https://dtvconnoisseur.threadless.com

In this episode, Jamie and I look at the Aaron Eckhart actioner "Erased," but before that, we discuss swearing on podcasts.

"DTVC Extra" are shorter solo episodes that I'll be posting on some of the weeks we don't have episodes of the main podcast. In this episode we continue the series looking at the Fast and Furious films, moving to "Fast & Furious 6" and "Furious 7." I look at how Fast and Furious 6 keeps the train running from Fast Five, but also moves the franchise into full blockbuster mode. Then with Furious 7 I talk about how the franchise goes next level, surpassing $1 billion at the box office. I also chat about the late Paul Walker, and how the series handled his tragic death.

My newest novel, "Holtman Arms," is available in paperback or on Amazon kindle: ⁠https://www.amazon.com/Holtman-Arms-Matthew-Poirier-ebook/dp/B0BJTVSVB3⁠

For my author page on Amazon, go here: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Matthew-Poirier/author/B085HTVYNJ

And you can grab our DTVC merch at our Threadless, ⁠https://dtvconnoisseur.threadless.com

In this episode, I show off my limited French language proficiency, and then Jamie and I discuss the French film "La Horde," or "The Horde" here in the US.

"DTVC Extra" are shorter solo episodes that I'll be posting on some weeks in addition to the main podcast. In this episode we're continuing our look at the Predator franchise with the two Alien vs. Predator films. With the first one, I talk about the gap in time between Predator films, and how this was a film Predator fans were waiting for, but maybe not so much Aliens fans. I also chat about Predators that aren't hunters, like engineers and anthropologists. For the second one, I talk about where this one might miss the mark from the first one, but despite the poor critic reception, still did well at the box office.

My newest novel, Don's House in the Mountains, is available here: ⁠⁠https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CN9B811D⁠⁠

Check out Bainbridge, my short novel about a cop on the edge in early 90s LA: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CH7V3SK5⁠⁠⁠⁠

For my author website, go here: ⁠⁠https://www.matthewpoirierauthor.com/⁠⁠

And you can grab our DTVC merch at our Threadless, ⁠⁠⁠https://dtvconnoisseur.threadless.com

In this episode I'm joined by Richard Hawes of the DTV Digest as we look at two films by writer/director Steven Kaman, Total Force, and the sequel/reboot/possible mix of both Absolute Force. We get into the craziness that is the first one, and try to figure out what's happening; but then also try to figure out why the second one is much more of a straight-ahead actioner. You can find Richard on the DTV Digest podcast at https://thedtvdigest.podbean.com/

In our first episode on Anchor FM, I'm going solo to look at three Bruce Willis films, "Out of Death," "Hard Kill," and "Vendetta." How did I make out? I think the word "slog," came up a few times, as did "enough material for an episode of a syndicated action show." I also discuss Willis's legacy, and how these kinds of films may or may not have an effect, plus, have we reached the tipping point with these movies?

You can find me at dtvconnoiseur.blogspot.com, plus you can buy my books through my author page at https://www.amazon.com/Matthew-Poirier/e/B085HTVYNJ

In this episode, Jamie and I look at "The Sacrament," a film that borrows heavily from the Jonestown mass suicide.

In this episode I'm joined once again by Ty from Comeuppance Reviews as we go back to the Willis Well, looking at the Jesse V. Johnson flick "White Elephant," and then EFO rough sit "Survive the Game." Which film will lead us to more tangents as we discuss it? And just what will those tangents be? Tune in to find out as we make our way through more of Willis's 2021-2022 oeuvre.

You can find Ty at comeuppancereviews.net, or on the Comeuppance Reviews podcast, which you can subscribe to on most major podcatchers.

My newest novel, "Holtman Arms," is available in paperback or on Amazon kindle: https://www.amazon.com/Holtman-Arms-Matthew-Poirier-ebook/dp/B0BJTVSVB3

And you can grab our DTVC merch at our Threadless, https://dtvconnoisseur.threadless.com

In this episode I'm joined by Sean Malloy of "I Must Break This Podcast" as we discuss the 2016 film Precious Cargo. We try to make sense of the film, and try to make sense of Willis's current DTV oeuvre. It's not an easy task, and I'm not sure if we made it happen over the course of 80 minutes in either case, but it was a fun conversation anyway. You can catch Sean on "I Must Break This Podcast" for all things Dolph on iTunes, other major podcatchers, or here: http://imustbreakthispodcast.wordpress.com/

"DTVC Extra" are shorter solo episodes that I'll be posting on some of the weeks we don't have episodes of the main podcast. In this episode we start our series looking at the Expendables films with "The Expendables" and "The Expendables 2." With the first one, I get into some of the context in which the film was released, when we as action fans were looking for exactly what Stallone delivered to us; I also look at how this film brought Dolph back into the mainstream. Then with the second one, I talk about Van Damme as the baddie and the great job he did, plus how Stallone delivered again on what we as action fans wanted out of these movies..

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My newest novel, "Holtman Arms," is available in paperback or on Amazon kindle: ⁠https://www.amazon.com/Holtman-Arms-Matthew-Poirier-ebook/dp/B0BJTVSVB3⁠

For my author page on Amazon, go here: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Matthew-Poirier/author/B085HTVYNJ

And you can grab our DTVC merch at our Threadless, ⁠https://dtvconnoisseur.threadless.com

In this episode I'm joined by Rich Hawes from the DTV Digest to discuss two Gary Daniels PM classics, "Rage" and "Recoil". In the opening hour or so, we discuss the current state of DTV action, and how the shift away from physical media is affecting that. From there we dig in on what makes "Rage" and "Recoil" such great films, from Daniels as the lead, to Spiro Razatos's action direction, breaking each one down individually.

You can find Rich at the DTV Digest by subscribing on iTunes, or by going here: ⁠https://thedtvdigest.podbean.com/

My newest novel, Don's House in the Mountains, is available here: ⁠⁠https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CN9B811D⁠⁠

Check out Bainbridge, my short novel about a cop on the edge in early 90s LA: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CH7V3SK5⁠⁠⁠⁠

For my author website, go here: ⁠⁠https://www.matthewpoirierauthor.com/⁠⁠

And you can grab our DTVC merch at our Threadless, ⁠⁠⁠https://dtvconnoisseur.threadless.com

In this last episode of 2014, Jamie and I discuss the Asylum's Sharknado, the Second One

"DTVC Extra" are shorter solo episodes that I'll be posting on some of the weeks we don't have episodes of the main podcast. In this episode we continue the series looking at the Fast and Furious films, moving to "Fast and Furious" and "Fast Five." I try to set the stage for what the film industry was like when both films come out, look at how the franchise pivots from racing films to big budget blockbusters, and how that pivot allows the films to thrive at a time when Disney was starting to consolidate its hold on the industry. I also chat about Spiro Razatos, how he takes things to another level when he joins in Fast Five, plus his PM classics and the contributions he made to the Golden Age of DTV Action.

My newest novel, "Holtman Arms," is available in paperback or on Amazon kindle: ⁠https://www.amazon.com/Holtman-Arms-Matthew-Poirier-ebook/dp/B0BJTVSVB3⁠

For my author page on Amazon, go here: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Matthew-Poirier/author/B085HTVYNJ

And you can grab our DTVC merch at our Threadless, ⁠https://dtvconnoisseur.threadless.com

Jamie was off on this episode while she was moving to Michigan, and I dropped the ball on getting a co-host sub, so I tackled Uwe Boll's In the Name of the King: The Last Mission solo.

In this episode I'm joined by Freddie Young from Full Moon Reviews as we discuss "Frankenhooker." We get into Frank Henenlotter as a director, and how he uses New York City as a character. We also compare NYC and Times Square today versus when "Frankenhooker" was made, and how horror has changed over the years too.

You can find Freddie at Full Moon Reviews: http://www.fullmoonreviews.net.

For my newest release, Don's House in the Mountains, go here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CN9B811D

Check out Bainbridge, my short action novel about a cop on the edge in early 90s LA: ⁠⁠https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CH7V3SK5⁠⁠

For my author website, go here: ⁠⁠https://www.matthewpoirierauthor.com

And you can grab our DTVC merch at our Threadless, ⁠⁠⁠https://dtvconnoisseur.threadless.com

In this episode I'm joined by Mitch Lovell from The Video Vacuum and author of Bloody Book of Horror as we discuss the David DeCoteau Christmas romp Santa's Summer House, which stars Cynthia Rothrock, Gary Daniels, and Daniel Bernhardt. We look at schlock auteurs like DeCoteau and their turn to movies like these; we also look at the stars, and describe how this should have been made; and then there's croquet. On top of that, we revisit Mitch's favorite Christmas film, Elves.

In this episode, I'm joined by Jacob Gustafson, author of the great new book, "Awful Awesome Action Vol. 1", which you can find on Amazon on right now. We talk about his book, planning the best bad movie night with friends, and how to introduce friends to movies like these. From there we look at AIP's "Mankillers," directed by David Prior; plus we look at Prior's work as a whole and why AIP had so many fun B movies in the late 80s/early 90s.

In this episode, we're joined by Jacob Gustafson, author of the Awful Awesome series, to talk about his newest release, Awful Awesome Sci-Fi Volume 1, and the Don "The Dragon" PM Classic CyberTracker. You can get all of Jacob's books on Amazon in either paperback or on Kindle.

In this episode I'm joined once again by our friends Ty and Brett at Comeuppance Reviews, this time to rank our all-time favorite Michael Dudikoff films. We also discussed his career, and where we think "Dudes" sits among the DTV greats.

In this episode I'm joined once again by author Jacob Gustafson to discuss the Amir Shervan classic Young Rebels. We also look at Shervan's American career as a whole, and the people who worked with him, like Robert Z'Dar. You can find Jacob's Awful Awesome series on action, horror, and sci-fi films by going to his author page: https://www.amazon.com/Jacob-Gustafson/e/B0B4XVZHV7

In this episode I'm joined by Freddie Young from Full Moon Reviews as we look at the holiday horror sequel "Silent Night, Deadly Night Part 2." Before that, we look at the year that was in theatrical releases, the winners and losers, and what we expect from next year. Then with the film, we get into how much of the first film was recycled, and then what we get that's new that's so iconic. "It's garbage day!"

You can find Freddie at Full Moon Reviews: http://www.fullmoonreviews.net.

For my newest release, Nadia and Aidan, go here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DPKXRP16

Check out Bainbridge, my short action novel about a cop on the edge in early 90s LA: ⁠⁠https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CH7V3SK5⁠⁠

For my author website, go here: ⁠⁠https://www.matthewpoirierauthor.com

And you can grab our DTVC merch at our Threadless, ⁠⁠⁠https://dtvconnoisseur.threadless.com

In this episode, Jamie and I discuss the Albert Pyun classic, "Brain Smasher... A Love Story".

"DTVC Extra" are shorter solo episodes that I'll be posting on some weeks in addition to the main podcast. In this episode we're finishing our look at the Superman pre-DCEU films with Superman IV and Superman Returns. For the first one, I look at the history of it, how Cannon and Golan-Globus came to get this film, and what went wrong with their approach. Then with Superman Returns I look at the period between IV and this film, how comic books changed, and how this didn't do as well as Batman Begins, and why.

My newest novel, Don's House in the Mountains, is available here: ⁠⁠https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CN9B811D⁠⁠

Check out Bainbridge, my short action novel about a cop on the edge in early 90s LA: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CH7V3SK5⁠⁠⁠⁠

For my author website, go here: ⁠⁠https://www.matthewpoirierauthor.com/⁠⁠

And you can grab our DTVC merch at our Threadless, ⁠⁠⁠https://dtvconnoisseur.threadless.com

In this episode I'm joined once again by Rich Hawes from the DTV Digest to discuss Olivier Gruner and his first film, "Angel Town." We look at where Gruner fits in terms of 90s DTV action stars, and how his career shakes out throughout the 90s and 00s. With "Angel Town" we break the film down, looking at the action and Gruner's performance.

You can find Rich at the DTV Digest by subscribing on iTunes, or by going here: ⁠⁠https://thedtvdigest.podbean.com/⁠

My newest novel, Don's House in the Mountains, is available here: ⁠⁠https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CN9B811D⁠⁠

Check out Bainbridge, my short novel about a cop on the edge in early 90s LA: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CH7V3SK5⁠⁠⁠⁠

For my author website, go here: ⁠⁠https://www.matthewpoirierauthor.com/⁠⁠

And you can grab our DTVC merch at our Threadless, ⁠⁠⁠https://dtvconnoisseur.threadless.com

In this episode I'm joined once again by Mitch from the Video Vacuum, as we look at the Nicolas Cage Marvel flick "Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance." We get into how it feels almost like a DTV flick, also Nicolas Cage's unleashed performance, and how one-offs from Marvel that aren't connected to the MCU could have a place for Marvel Studios.

You can find The Video Vacuum at ⁠https://thevideovacuum.blogspot.com/⁠

And his latest book on Amazon "Kung Fu Companion: The Chopsocky Movie Guide" here: https://www.amazon.com/Kung-Fu-Companion-Chopsocky-Movie-ebook/dp/B0CTXH3Q6L

My newest novel, "Don's House in the Mountains" is available in paperback or on Amazon kindle: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CN9B811D

For my author website, go here: www.matthewpoirierauthor.com

And you can grab our DTVC merch at our Threadless, https://dtvconnoisseur.threadless.com/

In this episode, I'm joined by a special guest, Will from ExplodingHelicopter.com and the Exploding Helicopter podcast, as we look at the Dolph flick "Red Scorpion," co-starring M, Emmet Walsh and Brion James. Will and I also discuss the exploding helicopter in films, and he gives us some of his best, and most interesting.

In this episode I'm joined once again by Ty and Brett from Comeuppance Reviews as we count down our top 5 Matthias Hues movies. We also get into a bit of why he was such a huge--both figuratively and literally--part of the DTV action golden age of the late 80s and early 90s. You can find the guys of Comeuppance at comeuppancereviews.net, and can check out their podcast on iTunes or most other major podcatchers. Note: this episode was recorded before it was revealed that Bruce Willis was suffering from aphasia. In light of that news, we know now why he was making the number of films he was making, and how the productions were working to mitigate his circumstances to help him through, and that would have changed that part of our conversation.

Scott Murphy from All 90s Action, All the Time and New Horror Express is back to discuss another Steven Seagal DTV flick, this time 2007's "Flight of Fury," which was a rip-off of Dudikoff's "Black Thunder." As always, we look at the good, the bad, and the problematic--and as is often the case, the latter two are much better represented. Scott also gives us some background on the UK actors who made the trip to Romania to act opposite Seagal's stunt double, and the volume of padding in the film takes us on a tangent about American football.

You can find Scott's podcasts on iTunes or other major podcatchers; or go here for All 90s Action, All the Time, https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/scott-murphy9, and here for New Horror Express, https://newhorrorexpress.com/

For my newest novel release, Don's House in the Mountains, go here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CN9B811D

Check out Bainbridge, a short action novel about a cop on the edge in early 90s LA: ⁠⁠https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CH7V3SK5⁠⁠

For my author website, go here: ⁠⁠https://www.matthewpoirierauthor.com

And you can grab our DTVC merch at our Threadless, ⁠⁠⁠https://dtvconnoisseur.threadless.com

"DTVC Extra" are shorter solo episodes that I'll be posting on some weeks in addition to the main podcast. In this episode we're starting our look at the John Wick franchise. With part 1, I talk about where this ranks in my top action films of the 2010s, and get into what I liked and didn't like. Also, I touch on the strong imagery of a dog being killed in a film. For part 2, I look at the shift toward mainstream this film makes, ever so slightly. I also make the case for having dogs in movies just to be dogs, not saving the day or having super powers.

My newest novel, Don's House in the Mountains, is available here: ⁠⁠https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CN9B811D⁠⁠

Check out Bainbridge, my short novel about a cop on the edge in early 90s LA: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CH7V3SK5⁠⁠⁠⁠

For my author website, go here: ⁠⁠https://www.matthewpoirierauthor.com/⁠⁠

And you can grab our DTVC merch at our Threadless, ⁠⁠⁠https://dtvconnoisseur.threadless.com

In this episode Sean Malloy of "I Must Break This Podcast" is back, and we're discussing the Van Damme film "Replicant." We get into a couple different aspects, one being Van Damme's performance and decision to take a role like this--or two roles, as it was. Another is the shrinking DTV action budget, and how a movie like this may not be made this well today.

Check out Sean on "I Must Break This Podcast" here: https://imustbreakthispodcast.wordpress.com/

My newest novel, Don's House in the Mountains, is available here: ⁠⁠https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CN9B811D⁠⁠

Check out Bainbridge, my short novel about a cop on the edge in early 90s LA: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CH7V3SK5⁠⁠⁠⁠

For my author website, go here: ⁠⁠https://www.matthewpoirierauthor.com/⁠⁠

And you can grab our DTVC merch at our Threadless, ⁠⁠⁠https://dtvconnoisseur.threadless.com

Ty from Comeuppance is back for another double-dip, this time featuring the one and only Kevin Dillon, aka Johnny Drama. We start with a Willis flick, "Wire Room," then switch over to a Mel Gibson one, "Hot Seat." We talk about what unique elements Drama brings to these standard Emmett-Furla flicks that makes them more palatable. We also look at what it might mean if Gibson is doing these instead of Willis now that Willis is retiring.

You can find Ty at comeuppancereviews.net, the Comeuppance Reviews Podcast on most major podcatchers, and @tyactionrocks on Instagram.

My newest novel, "Holtman Arms," is available in paperback or on Amazon kindle: https://www.amazon.com/Holtman-Arms-Matthew-Poirier-ebook/dp/B0BJTVSVB3

And you can grab our DTVC merch at our Threadless, https://dtvconnoisseur.threadless.com/

In this episode, I'm solo again, and discussing two films I recently reviewed for the blog, "Black Water" and "China Salesman;" and one I didn't, "Deadpool 2".

"DTVC Extra" are shorter solo episodes that I'll be posting on some weeks in addition to the main podcast. In this episode we're starting our look at the Rambo franchise with "First Blood," "Rambo: First Blood Part II," and "Rambo III." For the first one, I look at why this one works so well, and what Stallone's career was like before it. For the next one, I get into how this film helped create the action ecosystem of the mid-80s to the mid-90s, and how it spawned a bunch of DTV clones shot in the Philippines. Finally with the third, I get into where this was off in terms of the Soviet war in Afghanistan, and how that affected its reception.

My newest novel, Don's House in the Mountains, is available here: ⁠⁠https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CN9B811D⁠⁠

Check out Bainbridge, my short action novel about a cop on the edge in early 90s LA: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CH7V3SK5⁠⁠⁠⁠

For my author website, go here: ⁠⁠https://www.matthewpoirierauthor.com/⁠⁠

And you can grab our DTVC merch at our Threadless, ⁠⁠⁠https://dtvconnoisseur.threadless.com

"DTVC Extra" are shorter solo episodes that I'll be posting on some weeks in addition to the main podcast. In this episode we finish our look at the Beverly Hills Cop franchise with "Beverly Hills Cop III" and "Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F." For the first one, I look at how the film went bad, but also some of it's redeeming qualities, and how it might have gotten better over time. Then with the second one, I look at why we went so long before it was released, the length, and how hockey, plus a star with a plural first name, plus a helicopter explosion, is the best combination ever.

My newest book, Nadia and Aidan, is available here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DPKXRP16

Check out Bainbridge, my short action novel about a cop on the edge in early 90s LA: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CH7V3SK5⁠⁠⁠⁠

For my author website, go here: ⁠⁠https://www.matthewpoirierauthor.com/⁠⁠

And you can grab our DTVC merch at our Threadless, ⁠⁠⁠https://dtvconnoisseur.threadless.com

In this episode, Jamie and I are joined by Ty and Brett from Comeuppance Reviews to discuss Man of Tai Chi, a film about a man from a small town on the Gulf Coast of Alabama who is displaced after Katrina... or it's a martial arts actioner with Keanu Reeves as the baddie.

In this episode I'm joined once again by Will from Exploding Helicopter, this time to look at the Cirio H. Santiago post-apocalyptic flick "Equalizer 2000," starring Richard Norton. We get into the hallmarks of the post-apocalyptic film overall, how Italian directors and Cirio H. Santiago tried to mine Mad Max's success, plus go on a tangent about the differences in American and European sports. In addition, my opening thought extols the virtues of the morning matinee, and I give some theories on why theater-goers are so bad now.

You can find Will and the Exploding Helicopter podcast on iTunes and other major podcatchers, and you can go to his site, https://www.explodinghelicopter.com/ for all things Exploding Helicopter, including links to social media, like his fantastic Twitter account.

My newest novel, "Don's House in the Mountains" is available in paperback or on Amazon kindle: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CN9B811D

For my author website, go here: www.matthewpoirierauthor.com

And you can grab our DTVC merch at our Threadless, https://dtvconnoisseur.threadless.com/

Ty from Comeuppance Reviews is back to discuss two more DTV films from Tubi. First we look at "Overrun" starring Omid Zader, and featuring a couple mainstays on our podcast, Bruce Dern and Johnny Messner. After that we look at "Phoenix," written and directed by Daniel Zirilli, and starring Natalie Eva Marie and Neal McDonough. In addition to that, we look at what we've been watching lately, chat about Brett's visit to Philly and our meet-up at a local VHS pop-up sale, and have a discussion about eating a good soup, and not wanting to be interrupted while trying to enjoy it at the optimum temperature.

You can find Ty at comeuppancereviews.net, or on the Comeuppance Reviews podcast, which you can subscribe to on most major podcatchers.

Check out my newest release, Bainbridge, a novella about a cop on the edge in early 90s LA: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CH7V3SK5

For my author page on Amazon, go here: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Matthew-Poirier/author/B085HTVYNJ

And you can grab our DTVC merch at our Threadless, ⁠https://dtvconnoisseur.threadless.com

In this episode, I'm joined once again by the guys from Comeuppance Reviews, as we discuss two guys who really played a part in making the 90s what they were, Malibu (Deron McBee) and Evan Lurie. We do a top three for each, plus get into how guys like these, who weren't always the stars, are another reason why that period from the late 80s to early 90s was so superior for DTV action. You can check out Comeuppance Reviews at comeuppancereviews.net, plus their podcast on iTunes and other major pod catchers.

Scott Murphy from All 90s Action, All the Time and New Horror Express is back to discuss another Steven Seagal DTV flick, this time "Out for a Kill." Some of the funniest stuff ever in a Seagal DTV flick, this is what you came for. Monkey Style Kung Fu climbing up walls, people being beheaded by flying samurai swords thrown from second story windows, and Seagal as an archaeology professor.

You can find Scott's podcasts on iTunes or other major podcatchers; or go here for All 90s Action, All the Time, https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/scott-murphy9, and here for New Horror Express, https://newhorrorexpress.com/

For my newest , Nadia and Aidan, go here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DPKXRP16

Check out Bainbridge, a short action novel about a cop on the edge in early 90s LA: ⁠⁠https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CH7V3SK5⁠⁠

For my author website, go here: ⁠⁠https://www.matthewpoirierauthor.com

And you can grab our DTVC merch at our Threadless, ⁠⁠⁠https://dtvconnoisseur.threadless.com

Todd Liebenow from Forgotten Filmcast is back on, this time to discuss "Crackerjack," Die Hard in a train tunnel with Judge Reinhold as the main star. We talked about what we usually think of Reinhold in, like "Fast Times," and then tried to reconcile that with him as an action lead--and then tried to reconcile that with the rest of the movie, which wasn't all that reconcilable!

You can find the Forgotten Filmcast on iTunes or other major podcatchers, or here: https://forgottenfilmcast.wordpress.com/

For my newest release, Don's House in the Mountains, go here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CN9B811D

Check out my Bainbridge, a short action novel about a cop on the edge in early 90s LA: ⁠⁠https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CH7V3SK5⁠⁠

For my author website, go here: ⁠⁠https://www.matthewpoirierauthor.com

And you can grab our DTVC merch at our Threadless, ⁠⁠⁠https://dtvconnoisseur.threadless.com

In this special Halloween episode, I'm joined by Sean from "I Must Break This Podcast," not to chat about Dolph Lundgren, but the Steven Seagal vampire film "Against the Dark." We also talk his films in general, and how his DTV career has differed from others in his field like Dolph and Van Damme.

Scott Murphy from All 90s Action, All the Time and New Horror Express is back to discuss another Steven Seagal DTV flick, this time 2006's "Shadow Man." We get into some of the classic Seagal DTV tropes, and judge how good or bad they are here. Also Scott gives some background on the UK actors in this, and we try to understand their rationale for agreeing to make this film.

You can find Scott's podcasts on iTunes or other major podcatchers; or go here for All 90s Action, All the Time, https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/scott-murphy9, and here for New Horror Express, https://newhorrorexpress.com/

For my newest release, Don's House in the Mountains, go here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CN9B811D

Check out my Bainbridge, a short action novel about a cop on the edge in early 90s LA: ⁠⁠https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CH7V3SK5⁠⁠

For my author website, go here: ⁠⁠https://www.matthewpoirierauthor.com

And you can grab our DTVC merch at our Threadless, ⁠⁠⁠https://dtvconnoisseur.threadless.com

In this episode I'm joined by Francis Rizzo III of the KilmerKast podcast to discuss "Paydirt". We look at Kilmer's part in it, plus how Luke Goss did, and Kilmer's scenes with his daughter Mercedes. We also get into the modern movie theater experience, and have a short conversation at the end about the NHL. You can find KilmerKast on iTunes and other podcatchers.

The DTVC podcast is back, and we're wrapping up the year in style with Dolph Lundgren's "Command Performance." I'm joined by Scott Murphy of the New Horror Express and All 90s Action, All The Time! podcasts, as we look at this Dolph directed DTV classic, where he plays a drummer who's the fly in the ointment of a Die Hard scenario, this time at a concert venue. Those baddies won't know what hit them, because, as Dolph says, "Dyin' is easy, rock n' roll is hard."

You can find Scott's New Horror Express here: https://newhorrorexpress.com/ and All 90s Action, All The Time! podcasts here on Anchor (https://anchor.fm/scott-murphy9), plus both are on iTunes and other major podcatchers.

My new novel Holtman Arms can be found here: https://www.amazon.com/Holtman-Arms-Matthew-Poirier-ebook/dp/B0BJTVSVB3

And our DTVC merch on Threadless can be found here: https://dtvconnoisseur.threadless.com/

In this episode I'm joined once again by Ty from Comeuppance Reviews, this time to discuss two films from the great Casper Van Dien. First we have "Most Dangerous Game," a film where Van Dien has a fun German accent, and CT from the Real World and The Challenge has his standard Mass accent. After that we look at the Nevsky film Red Prophecies, where Van Dien and co-stars Eric Roberts and Michael Madsen are all dubbed.

You can find Ty and Brett at comeuppancereviews.net, or on the Comeuppance Reviews podcast, which you can subscribe to on most major podcatchers.

My newest novel, "Holtman Arms," is available in paperback or on Amazon kindle: ⁠https://www.amazon.com/Holtman-Arms-Matthew-Poirier-ebook/dp/B0BJTVSVB3⁠

For my author page on Amazon, go here: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Matthew-Poirier/author/B085HTVYNJ

And you can grab our DTVC merch at our Threadless, ⁠https://dtvconnoisseur.threadless.com

In this episode I'm joined by Freddie Young from Full Moon Reviews as we discuss "Punisher: War Zone." We look at what worked so well, but wasn't successful in the theater. We also get into the current state of comic book movies, from Marvel's rebound with Deadpool and Wolverine, to DC looking to reboot their universe with the upcoming Superman film.

You can find Freddie at Full Moon Reviews: http://www.fullmoonreviews.net.

For my newest release, Don's House in the Mountains, go here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CN9B811D

Check out Bainbridge, my short action novel about a cop on the edge in early 90s LA: ⁠⁠https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CH7V3SK5⁠⁠

For my author website, go here: ⁠⁠https://www.matthewpoirierauthor.com

And you can grab our DTVC merch at our Threadless, ⁠⁠⁠https://dtvconnoisseur.threadless.com

"DTVC Extra" are shorter solo episodes that I'll be posting on some of the weeks we don't have episodes of the main podcast. In this episode we finish our series looking at the Expendables films with "The Expendables 3" and "Expend4bles." With part 3, I look at how this was sauteed in wrong sauce, but tried to understand why Stallone went the way he did with it. Then with part 4, I talk about whether or not this film should've even been made, and if this was the movie worth waiting 10 years for.

Check out my newest release, Bainbridge, a novella about a cop on the edge in early 90s LA: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CH7V3SK5

For my author page on Amazon, go here: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Matthew-Poirier/author/B085HTVYNJ

And you can grab our DTVC merch at our Threadless, ⁠https://dtvconnoisseur.threadless.com

Todd Liebenow from Forgotten Filmcast is back on, this time to discuss "Riot," one of the three R's of Gary Daniels and PM Entertainment. We start by looking at the Christmas movie, and what may count or what doesn't. Then with "Riot," we start with overall thoughts, then break down the highlights of it, like the fantastic Spiro Razatos stunt work, and Patrick Kilpatrick's Irish accent.

You can find the Forgotten Filmcast on iTunes or other major podcatchers, or here: https://forgottenfilmcast.wordpress.com/

Then for the trailer to Nathan Shepka's latest film, "Dead Before They Wake," you can go here: https://youtu.be/ROma-z0m-pc

Look for that film on Jan 7th in the UK, and Jan 27th in the US.

For my newest release, Don's House in the Mountains, go here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CN9B811D

Check out Bainbridge, a short action novel about a cop on the edge in early 90s LA: ⁠⁠https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CH7V3SK5⁠⁠

For my author website, go here: ⁠⁠https://www.matthewpoirierauthor.com

And you can grab our DTVC merch at our Threadless, ⁠⁠⁠https://dtvconnoisseur.threadless.com

"DTVC Extra" are shorter solo episodes that I'll be posting on some weeks in addition to the main podcast. In this episode we're finishing our look at the Ip Man films. With Ip Man 3, I look at the how the story continues from part 2, and how Mike Tyson is included. I also talk a bit about "Master Z: The Ip Man Legacy". With part 4 I look at how the series concludes, Donnie Yen's legacy as the hero, and how he developed the character over the four films. I also chat about Scott Adkins's part, and how his character as written was too one-note.

My newest novel, Don's House in the Mountains, is available here: ⁠⁠https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CN9B811D⁠⁠

Check out Bainbridge, my short action novel about a cop on the edge in early 90s LA: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CH7V3SK5⁠⁠⁠⁠

For my author website, go here: ⁠⁠https://www.matthewpoirierauthor.com/⁠⁠

And you can grab our DTVC merch at our Threadless, ⁠⁠⁠https://dtvconnoisseur.threadless.com

In this episode I'm joined once again by Ty from Comeuppance Reviews, this time to discuss the Bruce Willis John Travolta film Paradise City, and after that we look at another Nevsky film, this time without dubbing, Gunfight at Rio Bravo, costarring Olivier Gruner and Matthias Hues.

You can find Ty at comeuppancereviews.net, or on the Comeuppance Reviews podcast, which you can subscribe to on most major podcatchers.

My newest novel, "Holtman Arms," is available in paperback or on Amazon kindle: ⁠https://www.amazon.com/Holtman-Arms-Matthew-Poirier-ebook/dp/B0BJTVSVB3⁠

For my author page on Amazon, go here: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Matthew-Poirier/author/B085HTVYNJ

And you can grab our DTVC merch at our Threadless, ⁠https://dtvconnoisseur.threadless.com

Ty from Comeuppance Reviews is back to discuss two more DTV films from Tubi. First we go back to the Willis Well and finish off the Detective Knight series with "Detective Knight: Independence." Does this one build off the surprisingly not bad nature of the previous one? After that we go back to Bruce Dern with "Hellblazers." This might be the best Dern we've seen since we've been doing these movies.

You can find Ty at ⁠⁠comeuppancereviews.net⁠⁠, or on the Comeuppance Reviews podcast, which you can subscribe to on most major podcatchers.

For my newest release, Don's House in the Mountains, go here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CN9B811D

Check out my Bainbridge, a novella about a cop on the edge in early 90s LA: ⁠⁠https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CH7V3SK5⁠⁠

For my author website, go here: ⁠⁠https://www.matthewpoirierauthor.com

And you can grab our DTVC merch at our Threadless, ⁠⁠⁠https://dtvconnoisseur.threadless.com

In this episode, we look at the current state of the DVD market versus streaming, and we look back at the film I just reviewed, "Gerald's Game".

Ty from Comeuppance Reviews is back to discuss two more DTV films from Tubi. First we go back to the Willis Well and look at "Detective Knight: Redemption" continuing the Willis Det. Knight saga. Is this one more or less of a slog than the first one? After that we look at "Invincible," another film written and directed by Daniel Zirilli, starring Johnny Strong, Marko Zaror, and Michael Pare, with cinematography by Wych Kaosayananda. In addition to that, we chat about the old days of UPN and the WB, complete with Ty finding an old WB promo.

You can find Ty at ⁠comeuppancereviews.net⁠, or on the Comeuppance Reviews podcast, which you can subscribe to on most major podcatchers.

Check out my newest release, Bainbridge, a novella about a cop on the edge in early 90s LA: ⁠https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CH7V3SK5⁠

For my author page on Amazon, go here: ⁠https://www.amazon.com/stores/Matthew-Poirier/author/B085HTVYNJ⁠

And you can grab our DTVC merch at our Threadless, ⁠⁠https://dtvconnoisseur.threadless.com

In this episode I'm joined by Freddie Young from Full Moon Reviews as we discuss the Cynthia Rothrock/Godfrey Ho classic, "Undefeatable." We get into Ho as a director, and his technique of putting unrelated movies together with newly shot footage to create myriad films. And then with the movie, we look at all the craziness happening, yet how it all works in spite of the craziness. Before all of that, I lead with an opening thought on films by major directors that aren't available to stream on demand.

You can find Freddie at Full Moon Reviews: http://www.fullmoonreviews.net.

For my newest release, Don's House in the Mountains, go here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CN9B811D

Check out Bainbridge, my short action novel about a cop on the edge in early 90s LA: ⁠⁠https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CH7V3SK5⁠⁠

For my author website, go here: ⁠⁠https://www.matthewpoirierauthor.com

And you can grab our DTVC merch at our Threadless, ⁠⁠⁠https://dtvconnoisseur.threadless.com

In this episode, I'm joined by Cam Sully from The Jacked Up Review Podcast and The Action Elite for a discussion on TV in the early 2000s, especially on TBS with their action programming, like late-night Road House airings and TBS original movies.

"DTVC Extra" are shorter solo episodes that I'll be posting on some weeks in addition to the main podcast. In this episode we're finishing our look at the Predator franchise with the three most recent films. With "Predators," I talk about the "cheek" of Robert Rodriguez to try and make this a sequel to the first Predator, when it's not as good as the real part 2. Then with "The Predator" I get into what went wrong with that one, and why it wasn't more successful. Finally, we finish with "Prey," which I really enjoyed.

My newest novel, Don's House in the Mountains, is available here: ⁠⁠https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CN9B811D⁠⁠

Check out Bainbridge, my short novel about a cop on the edge in early 90s LA: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CH7V3SK5⁠⁠⁠⁠

For my author website, go here: ⁠⁠https://www.matthewpoirierauthor.com/⁠⁠

And you can grab our DTVC merch at our Threadless, ⁠⁠⁠https://dtvconnoisseur.threadless.com

In this episode I'm joined once again by Mitch from the Video Vacuum, as we look at the Steven Seagal "True Justice" "movie" "Deadly Crossing." We also check in on Mitch's ongoing project over at his site The Video Vacuum: Tubi Continued, where he's looking to cover 365 Tubi films this year; and as part of our yearly tradition, we chat about his favorite Christmas movie, the AIP Dan Haggerty classic, "Elves."

You can find The Video Vacuum at ⁠https://thevideovacuum.blogspot.com/⁠, and his books on Amazon by searching the name "Mitch Lovell"

My newest novel, "Don's House in the Mountains" is available in paperback or on Amazon kindle: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CN9B811D

For my author website, go here: www.matthewpoirierauthor.com

And you can grab our DTVC merch at our Threadless, https://dtvconnoisseur.threadless.com/

"DTVC Extra" are shorter solo episodes that I'll be posting on some weeks in addition to the main podcast. In this episode I'm doing a one-off look at "Deadpool & Wolverine." I start with the context of how we got to this film, going back to Deadpool's first appearance in 1990, how he grew from villain to anti-hero, and the history of attempts at adaptations before we finally got it in 2016. From there I get into the movie, looking at what worked, and why it worked. Finally, I finish with a look at where Marvel is now, and how this film fits with the recent announcement that RDJ will be playing Dr. Doom.

My newest novel, Don's House in the Mountains, is available here: ⁠⁠https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CN9B811D⁠⁠

Check out Bainbridge, my short action novel about a cop on the edge in early 90s LA: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CH7V3SK5⁠⁠⁠⁠

For my author website, go here: ⁠⁠https://www.matthewpoirierauthor.com/⁠⁠

And you can grab our DTVC merch at our Threadless, ⁠⁠⁠https://dtvconnoisseur.threadless.com

"DTVC Extra" are shorter solo episodes that I'll be posting on some weeks in addition to the main podcast. In this episode we're continuing our look at the MCU Phase 2 with "Captain America: The Winter Soldier" and "The Guardians of the Galaxy." Before that, I talk a bit about the last year of comic book movies, and where the genre might be going. Then with "Captain America: The Winter Soldier" I look at how that film compares with the first one, and also get into how the franchise is handing things over to Anthony Mackie. Finally, with "The Guardians of the Galaxy," I try to break down why the film was so successful, and how this film could be a template for future adaptations of lesser-known properties.

My newest novel, Don's House in the Mountains, is available here: ⁠⁠https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CN9B811D⁠⁠

Check out Bainbridge, my short novel about a cop on the edge in early 90s LA: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CH7V3SK5⁠⁠⁠⁠

For my author website, go here: ⁠⁠https://www.matthewpoirierauthor.com/⁠⁠

And you can grab our DTVC merch at our Threadless, ⁠⁠⁠https://dtvconnoisseur.threadless.com

In this episode we go an UnSub Above with Ty from Comeuppance Reviews, as we discuss the new Dolph submarine flick co-starring Frank Grillo, "Operation Seawolf." Is this one of Dolph's best DTV films in recent memory? We then follow that up with the UnSub hunter himself, Thomas "Hotch" Gibson from "Criminal Minds," in the film "Shadow Wolves." In between we give our idea for the Criminal Minds UnSub Shop that we think CBS should open in Times Square, complete with Criminal Minds themed sandwiches. 

You can find Ty at comeuppancereviews.net, the Comeuppance Reviews Podcast on most major podcatchers, and @tyactionrocks on Instagram.

My newest novel, "Holtman Arms," is available in paperback or on Amazon kindle: https://www.amazon.com/Holtman-Arms-Matthew-Poirier-ebook/dp/B0BJTVSVB3

And you can grab our DTVC merch at our Threadless, https://dtvconnoisseur.threadless.com/

In this episode, the guys from Comeuppance are back, and in a nod to their own video store memories series, they tell me about theirs; but before we do, we have a rant about Counting Crows and other 90s songs. Brett and Ty eventually get a chance to talk about the experiences with the old video store, both as people renting films, and people who worked at a video store. You can check out the guys at http://www.comeuppancereviews.net/, and their own podcast, which is available on iTunes, Sportify, and other major pod catchers.

Ty from Comeuppance Reviews is back, this time for "Madsen MAYhem," our Michael Madsen double feature. First we look at "Assault on Hill 400," an Asylum film where Madsen spends most of the time as a WWII general in a tent with William Baldwin. Second, we go back to 2007 for "Machine," a crime drama with Neal McDonough and Oscar winner Nick Vallelonga. Finally, in our Spotlight on a Fight, we look at the end fight from the Dudikoff classic "The Human Shield."

You can find Ty at ⁠⁠comeuppancereviews.net⁠⁠, or on the Comeuppance Reviews podcast, which you can subscribe to on most major podcatchers.

For my newest release, Don's House in the Mountains, go here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CN9B811D

Check out my Bainbridge, a short action novel about a cop on the edge in early 90s LA: ⁠⁠https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CH7V3SK5⁠⁠

For my author website, go here: ⁠⁠https://www.matthewpoirierauthor.com

And you can grab our DTVC merch at our Threadless, ⁠⁠⁠https://dtvconnoisseur.threadless.com

Mitch from the Video Vacuum is back for his yearly holiday episode, as we look the 80s horror classic "Silent Night, Deadly Night." We start with a nostalgic conversation on toys from the past, including action figures and lunch boxes. Then with the film, we look at the ban, and whether it was warranted or not, followed by what makes it such a classic and a look at the highlights. Finally, we finish with Mitch and I having our annual conversation on his favorite holiday film, "Elves."

You can find The Video Vacuum at ⁠https://thevideovacuum.blogspot.com/⁠

And his latest book on Amazon "Kung Fu Companion: The Chopsocky Movie Guide" here: https://www.amazon.com/Kung-Fu-Companion-Chopsocky-Movie-ebook/dp/B0CTXH3Q6L

My newest book, "Nadia and Aidan" is available in paperback or on Amazon kindle: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DPKXRP16

For my author website, go here: www.matthewpoirierauthor.com

And you can grab our DTVC merch at our Threadless, https://dtvconnoisseur.threadless.com/

With a catalog as deep as Dolph Lundgren's, one unsung list isn't enough, so in this episode I'm joined once again by the guys from Comeuppance, Brett and Ty, as we add five more unsung Dolph titles to our list. Are any of your favorites or not-so-favorites included? Listen in to find out! You can find Ty and Brett at ComeuppanceReviews.net and the Comeuppance Reviews podcast on iTunes and other major podcatchers.

"DTVC Extra" are shorter solo episodes that I'll be posting on some of the weeks we don't have episodes of the main podcast. In this episode we finish our series looking at the Kickboxer films with "Kickboxer: Vengeance" and "Kickboxer: Retaliation." With the first one, we look at what this reboot meant after 20 years from part 5. How does Moussi compare to other leads in the series? Then with the second one, I talk about how this movie was too long, all the names in it, and whether the baddie worked or not. Finally, we wrap by looking at Van Damme's career arc between the first film and the last one.

My newest novel, "Holtman Arms," is available in paperback or on Amazon kindle: ⁠https://www.amazon.com/Holtman-Arms-Matthew-Poirier-ebook/dp/B0BJTVSVB3⁠

For my author page on Amazon, go here: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Matthew-Poirier/author/B085HTVYNJ

And you can grab our DTVC merch at our Threadless, ⁠https://dtvconnoisseur.threadless.com

Ty from Comeuppance Reviews is back for "Malki on the Skids," our look at two DTV films on Tubi for John Malkovich. First we look at the second-most recent from Jesse V. Johnson, "One Ranger." Who has the best voice in this one, Malki or Thomas Jane? After that we get into "Mindcage." It reminds us some of the old TNT New Classic, so we get into that time for movies. We also look at what home improvement projects Malki might be funding with these films.

You can find Ty at ⁠⁠comeuppancereviews.net⁠⁠, or on the Comeuppance Reviews podcast, which you can subscribe to on most major podcatchers.

For my newest release, Don's House in the Mountains, go here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CN9B811D

Check out my Bainbridge, a novella about a cop on the edge in early 90s LA: ⁠⁠https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CH7V3SK5⁠⁠

For my author website, go here: ⁠⁠https://www.matthewpoirierauthor.com

And you can grab our DTVC merch at our Threadless, ⁠⁠⁠https://dtvconnoisseur.threadless.com

In this episode I'm joined once again by Will from Exploding Helicopter to discuss two films from action star Olga Kurylenko. First we discuss "High Heat," co-starring Don Johnson and "Diamond" Dallas Page. Second we look at "The Courier" co-starring Gary Oldman and Dermot Mulroney. We also talk about where Kurylenko sits as far as women action stars all time.

You can find Will and the Exploding Helicopter podcast on iTunes and other major podcatchers, and you can go to his site, https://www.explodinghelicopter.com/ for all things, including links to social media, like his fantastic Twitter account.

My newest novel, "Holtman Arms," is available in paperback or on Amazon kindle: ⁠https://www.amazon.com/Holtman-Arms-Matthew-Poirier-ebook/dp/B0BJTVSVB3⁠

For my author page on Amazon, go here: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Matthew-Poirier/author/B085HTVYNJ

And you can grab our DTVC merch at our Threadless, ⁠https://dtvconnoisseur.threadless.com

"DTVC Extra" are shorter solo episodes that I'll be posting on some weeks in addition to the main podcast. In this episode we're finishing our look at the Rambo franchise with "Rambo" and "Rambo: Last Blood." For the first one, I look at why there was such a big delay after part III. From there I talk about the elements of this that worked so well. Then with the second film, I also try to get into why there was a gap after the previous film, and then I talk about what worked and what didn't for me.

My newest novel, Don's House in the Mountains, is available here: ⁠⁠https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CN9B811D⁠⁠

Check out Bainbridge, my short action novel about a cop on the edge in early 90s LA: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CH7V3SK5⁠⁠⁠⁠

For my author website, go here: ⁠⁠https://www.matthewpoirierauthor.com/⁠⁠

And you can grab our DTVC merch at our Threadless, ⁠⁠⁠https://dtvconnoisseur.threadless.com

In this episode, I'm joined by Ty and Brett from Comeuppance Reviews as we celebrate Reb Brown's induction into the DTVC Hall of Fame. We also look at DTV action as whole, and discuss whether the current climate would allow for another Reb Brown to make it today.

Ty and Brett from Comeuppance Reviews are back to discuss our favorite Charles Napier films. We chat about his legacy as one of the best character actors of all time, count off how many times he's played various military ranks and other official titles, and then Ty and I get into our top five lists.

You can Brett and Ty at ⁠⁠comeuppancereviews.net⁠⁠, or on the Comeuppance Reviews podcast, which you can subscribe to on most major podcatchers.

For my newest release, Don's House in the Mountains, go here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CN9B811D

Check out my Bainbridge, a novella about a cop on the edge in early 90s LA: ⁠⁠https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CH7V3SK5⁠⁠

For my author website, go here: ⁠⁠https://www.matthewpoirierauthor.com

And you can grab our DTVC merch at our Threadless, ⁠⁠⁠https://dtvconnoisseur.threadless.com

"DTVC Extra" are shorter solo episodes that I'll be posting on some of the weeks we don't have episodes of the main podcast. In this episode we continue the series looking at the Fast and Furious films, moving to "Fate of the Furious" and "Hobbs and Shaw." I look at how Fate of the Furious is able to maintain the success of Furious 7, but also the turmoil that comes at the end of production when Hobbs and Shaw was announced. Then with Hobbs and Shaw, I talk about why this one doesn't do as well. Was it the quality of the film? Were we seeing the "Disney Effect" that also crushed Terminator: Dark Fate that year? Maybe a combination of both?

My newest novel, "Holtman Arms," is available in paperback or on Amazon kindle: ⁠https://www.amazon.com/Holtman-Arms-Matthew-Poirier-ebook/dp/B0BJTVSVB3⁠

For my author page on Amazon, go here: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Matthew-Poirier/author/B085HTVYNJ

And you can grab our DTVC merch at our Threadless, ⁠https://dtvconnoisseur.threadless.com

In this episode I'm joined once again by screenwriter Tom Jolliffe, as we discuss the 2002 film "Cypher," directed by Vincenzo Natali, and starring Jeremy Northam and Lucy Liu. He also updates us on his upcoming project "The Baby in the Basket," which is about to start production, and has a kickstarter that you can still contribute to.

For the teaser trailer for "The Baby in the Basket," go here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vzsP_dnuYHw

For the kickstarter to help them get the film made, go here: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/nathanshepka/the-baby-in-the-basket-gothic-horror-movie

Check out my newest release, Bainbridge, a novella about a cop on the edge in early 90s LA: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CH7V3SK5

My newest novel, "Holtman Arms," is available in paperback or on Amazon kindle: ⁠https://www.amazon.com/Holtman-Arms-Matthew-Poirier-ebook/dp/B0BJTVSVB3⁠

For my author page on Amazon, go here: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Matthew-Poirier/author/B085HTVYNJ

And you can grab our DTVC merch at our Threadless, ⁠https://dtvconnoisseur.threadless.com